Issue ID | 825074 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10362896 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 10/10/10 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:I |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the engine suddenly caught fire while he was driving at approximately 30 mph. The contact called the fire department to extinguish the fire and a fire report was available. The entire engine compartment was burned. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. The local dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 170,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FAYETTE, AL |
VIN pattern | 2B4GP4536VRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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